Throumoulos v. Foster

Opinion

STATE OF MAINE SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL ACTION

YORK, ss. DOCKET NO. CV-06-067

PETER THROUMOULOS, Plaintiff

ORDER

CHRISTINE FOSTER, Defendant

Following review, Mr. Throumoulos' Application to Proceed Without Fees is Denied without prejudice. A fair reading of the complaint reveals that Mr. Throumoulos' complaint seeks to hold Maine District Court Judge Christine Foster liable for acts she took in her official capacity as a judicial officer. Maine law is well settled that judges enjoy absolute immunity from civil suits for damages arising from their judicial acts. Richards v. Ellis, et al., 233 A.2d 37 (Me. 1967). Thus, the initiation of this action would appear to be futile. However, if Mr. Throumoulos pays the filing fees within seven days, the case may proceed.

Dated: March 7,2006

PLAINTIFF: Peter Throumoulos, pro se 133 Portland Avenue, Apt. {I23 a.~ r t g uBrennan

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Old Orchard Beach ME 04064 justice, Superior Court

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